A chance to see a living legend !

Opening act(s): Unbelievable!!! So crazy good! The singer was amazing and the guitar player was like Clapton. The were a great warm up, and got the crowd ready for BB. My wife and I had to buy a cd. @

Posted 06/10/2013

by Bigbluesdaddydave

BB King was so soulful and his touch on Lucile was as good as you can imagine. He was fantastic. While his band was really, really good,.......I gotta say, his voice and guitar sound is so timeless and it made you very aware that you were in the presence of a legend. I will remember this night forever.

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, Il @

- 05/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: When the saints go marching in @

Opening act(s): Unbelievable!!! So crazy good! The singer was amazing and the guitar player was like Clapton. The were a great warm up, and got the crowd ready for BB. My wife and I had to buy a cd. @

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Review 2 for BB King Blues Festival

4/5

Great show!

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, Il @

- 05/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: Seeing BB walk out on stage @

Opening act(s): Wow! Wasn't expecting a rock band with a good ol'e 70's edge to open up for BB, but it worked. The singer was incredible. @

Posted 06/09/2013

by Bluescaptaindoug

Location:Effingham, il

BB was really great! Awesome to finally hear Lucille in person.we enjoyed his banter In between songs. What a good night. Seats were comfortable. Staff was friendly and drinks were reasonably priced. The opening band was so great. Really warmed up the crowd for the King!

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, Il @

- 05/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: Seeing BB walk out on stage @

Opening act(s): Wow! Wasn't expecting a rock band with a good ol'e 70's edge to open up for BB, but it worked. The singer was incredible. @

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Review 3 for BB King Blues Festival

4/5

Nice

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When he made sure my handicapped Niece got a necklace and he blew her a kiss. That made it a perfect night. She was elated. @

The start up band was wayyyyyyy too loud, you couldn't understand the singer hardly. It was like she was yelling and screaming instead of singing.BB King and his crew were really good. He gave a nice show as well as his entire crew. He has some great musicians, along with himself,of course. The show could have been a little longer.The people at the Effingham Performance Center were very nice people and very accommodating . Was a nice place to visit with nice people working there. Our seating person, a nice lady called BJ, was very nice and caring. This was a birthday gift and it was nice to deal with nice people!!!!!!!!

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When he made sure my handicapped Niece got a necklace and he blew her a kiss. That made it a perfect night. She was elated. @

BB King in Effingham

EPC @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- 05/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: BB's first guitar lick @

Setlist: He played several songs but most all of the songs were really played by his 7-8 piece band instead of him. Also he really likes to talk and joke around with somebody up front who most of us can't see and really don't care about. @

Opening act(s): The Stone Electric? this 3-peice band was all over the place with a few shining moments. One of the songs was slow, macabre and simply would never end. The final song had some Hendrix flavors - perhaps some potential there? @

Posted 05/31/2013

by carrottossed

I would have to agree with most of the reviews of recent shows I read before seeing BB King in Effingham IL. He is a classy guy and a true professional. But unfortunately, he has lost his ability to play the guitar like one would expect to see when attending a concert of a great guitar player. BB opened up most songs with a few licks and tried to close most of the songs with his own guitar playing but he missed notes and parts in obvious ways and then tried to redo those licks with not much luck. BB has another guitar player behind him, sometimes playing note for note so that when BB misses something, you can still hear something close to what was expected. However, whenever BB was "on", there was an obvious signature to his playing and tone. that "sound" is exactly what I wanted to hear -- it's just that I only got to hear that sound intermittently throughout the show rather than "for the whole show". I'm glad I got to see him but I won't go again.

EPC @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- 05/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: BB's first guitar lick @

Setlist: He played several songs but most all of the songs were really played by his 7-8 piece band instead of him. Also he really likes to talk and joke around with somebody up front who most of us can't see and really don't care about. @

Opening act(s): The Stone Electric? this 3-peice band was all over the place with a few shining moments. One of the songs was slow, macabre and simply would never end. The final song had some Hendrix flavors - perhaps some potential there? @

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Review 5 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

BB King is still the King of Blues!

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: All of it. @

Setlist: Played jazz and blues. A lot of his classics, also. @

Opening act(s): The opening act was very good. They had a bluesy feel and the instrumentals were amazing. @

Posted 05/31/2013

by HB83

The venue was intimate and comfortable, BB King and his band blew us away with their talent. Even at 87 years old, BB King played the entire show and really outdid himself by not only playing, but interacting with his audience. This man is a living legend, and if you have a chance to see him while he's still well enough to tour, you should take it!

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: All of it. @

Setlist: Played jazz and blues. A lot of his classics, also. @

Opening act(s): The opening act was very good. They had a bluesy feel and the instrumentals were amazing. @

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Review 6 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

Amazing!!!!!

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

Posted 05/31/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Effingham performing arts

These tickets were purchased for my Inlaws for their 40th wedding anniversary. They said they really enjoyed themselves. They talked about what a great show it was and would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to see BB King live. They were both so glad we purchased these tickets for them. Well worth the money for us.

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

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Review 7 for BB King Blues Festival

3/5

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

Posted 05/31/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Central Illinois

BB is 87 years old (he made reference to it several times). If anyone is expecting a show from 30 years ago, you will be disappointed. There times in the show when his voice came out like he was a younger man, and it was incredible when that happened. His guitar playing is still a force to be reckoned with, however not what he used to be. That said, his tone and vibrato are still better than all but a handful of guitarists can ever hope to achieve. Show lasted for just over an hour.

I can now add BB to my list of all-time greats that I have seen, and I am glad I went. I just wish I could have seen him in his prime.

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- Effingham @

, IL @

- Wed, May 29, 2013 @

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Review 8 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

BB King still has it

Comerica Theatre @

- phoenix @

, AZ @

- 09/01/2012 @

Favorite moment: Shaking BB's hand! @

Opening act(s): Robert Cray @

Posted 09/03/2012

by SMB52

A humble and gracious entertainer.

This man can still rock. Sure the show wasnt 12 or 15 songs like the old days, but the tunes Mr King did play were wonderful, and his voice still sounds as good as it did the first time we saw him many years ago. We've seen him many times, and every show is different, but amazing.

His banter with the audience was fun, and to honest, i'd pay money to sit on a stool next to him to hear more of his stories.

The audience showed him respect with oviations and applause. They didnt want him to leave.

God Bless you BB KIng, and all of your bandmates.

Comerica Theatre @

- phoenix @

, AZ @

- 09/01/2012 @

Favorite moment: Shaking BB's hand! @

Opening act(s): Robert Cray @

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Review 9 for BB King Blues Festival

1/5

BB KING was poorest concert ever.

Gold Strike Casino @

- Tunica Resorts @

, MS @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Setlist: NO setlist. Just mostly jibberish except for "The Thrill is gone". All else worthless. @

Opening act(s): None except for the Banm alone for 10 minutes. @

Posted 02/27/2012

by MPWO

Location:Tunica Mississdippi

He only completed one song during the entire concert which lasted only one hour, half of which was taken up introducing and discussing the Band Members. Poor presentation. Must have been saving his best for the President as we most definitely did not get it ! Would demand refund if I had any thought I would be heard. Will never attend another concert of his!

Gold Strike Casino @

- Tunica Resorts @

, MS @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Setlist: NO setlist. Just mostly jibberish except for "The Thrill is gone". All else worthless. @

Opening act(s): None except for the Banm alone for 10 minutes. @

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Review 10 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

BB Kings Blues Festival

Gold Strike Casino @

- Tunica Resorts @

, MS @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Thrill is Gone was my favorite song...that song more than any, to me, shouts BB King. @

Opening act(s): His own band @

Posted 02/19/2012

by Gailatthefarm

Location:Melbourne, Arkansas

My grandson, 15, and I attended this festival to enjoy a piece of living musical history. The place was packed but even from the highest seat, the sound and the view were good.

The band played many sets before BB arrived on the stage...to a standing ovation, no less.

BB talked a lot but that's okay, I came to see the man not just hear the music. Lucille and BB wooed us. His showmanship and interaction with the audience was unique. It would have been more enjoyable if we could have also interacted...but we were too far back.

I wanted my grandson to meet him, since he also plays guitar, but sadly, that didn't happen.

Gold Strike Casino @

- Tunica Resorts @

, MS @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Thrill is Gone was my favorite song...that song more than any, to me, shouts BB King. @

Opening act(s): His own band @

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Review 11 for BB King Blues Festival

2/5

BB King was OK

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When BB King finally played one of his songs - Thrill is Gone @

Setlist: Stormy Monday, Thrill is Gone were about the only two full songs I recall - much of the time was spent joking and talking with Bobby Bland. @

Opening act(s): None - but BB King Band opened with a couple of instrumentals that were excellent! @

Posted 06/16/2011

by Panfish

Location:Jackson, MS

It was entertaining to see BB King and Bobby Bland reminisce, but I paid for top dollar seats to go see and hear BB King sing and play. Disappointing in that more time was spent joking and talking to Bobby Bland. Not one full set of just BB King music which is what I wanted to see and hear. This was perhaps my one and only chance to see BB King - I wish he would have played more of his songs, and especially wish he would have played more of his guitar. Still love BB King - and I know he and Bobby Bland have a long friendship and history - it was entertaining - just not what I was expecting or what I paid to see and hear.

I took my 16 and 12 year old kids to this concert to let them see and hear BB King. Both enjoyed it, but agreed more songs and music from BB King would have made it much better.

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When BB King finally played one of his songs - Thrill is Gone @

Setlist: Stormy Monday, Thrill is Gone were about the only two full songs I recall - much of the time was spent joking and talking with Bobby Bland. @

Opening act(s): None - but BB King Band opened with a couple of instrumentals that were excellent! @

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Review 12 for BB King Blues Festival

2/5

Not what I expected

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Posted 06/13/2011

by Cigmig

Location:Brandon, MS

We were so excited to finally see BB King on stage and our excitement rapidly turned to disapointment. BB King hardly sang, hardly played the guitar (Lucille), lots of talking, too much talking with his friend Bobby Bland (sp?)...... Extremely disapointed.

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

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Review 13 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Posted 06/13/2011

by Anonymous

The concert was wonderful. I had wanted to see BB King. He didn't disappoint. He just enjoyed the crowd and made my birthday weekend so enjoyable.

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

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Review 14 for BB King Blues Festival

2/5

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Posted 06/12/2011

by Kimney

He was ok. Never finished a song and alot of talking and not so much playing.

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

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Review 15 for BB King Blues Festival

2/5

Too long at the dance

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Posted 06/12/2011

by Ric0014

Don't think he played more than 8 songs and did not finish them. Mostly just sat in chair and shot the breeze with Bobby Bland. Interesting but not a concert. BB's best years definitely in the rear view mirror. Don't waste your money. Buy a CD

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

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Review 16 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

Timeless

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Posted 06/12/2011

by Smiley5162

BB King was absolutely amazing. The sound guys needed to do a better job. Overall it was really good but too short. Guess that happens when the artist is 85 years young.

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

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Review 17 for BB King Blues Festival

1/5

Very weak performance

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Bobby Blue Bland being there. @

Opening act(s): BB King Blues Blues Band @

Posted 06/12/2011

by coolbreezecotton

Location:brandon,ms

I went to this show to see an outstanding blues singer. The only song he sang was The thrill is gone. The rest of the time he was talking and partially singing songs. I guess for 85 years old though it is what it is. Lucille had quite a bit of dust on it as it was lightly used.

THE ARENA at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino @

- Choctaw @

, MS @

- Fri, Jun 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Bobby Blue Bland being there. @

Opening act(s): BB King Blues Blues Band @

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Review 18 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

Has to be experienced!

Shea's Performing Arts Center @

- Buffalo @

, NY @

- Thu, Nov 18, 2010 @

Posted 04/17/2011

by 1OrangeFan

Mr. King's guitar playing is intoxicating. Listening to him live has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. The musicians in the BB King Blues Band are amazing-- each very talented in their own right. The best concert experience I've attended.

Shea's Performing Arts Center @

- Buffalo @

, NY @

- Thu, Nov 18, 2010 @

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Review 19 for BB King Blues Festival

5/5

Morongo Casino Resort and Spa @

- Cabazon @

, CA @

- Fri, Feb 18, 2011 @

Posted 02/22/2011

by IESin

Location:Rancho Cucamonga

It was worth every penny... we had a great time!!!

Morongo Casino Resort and Spa @

- Cabazon @

, CA @

- Fri, Feb 18, 2011 @

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Review 20 for BB King Blues Festival

2/5

Morongo Casino Resort and Spa @

- Cabazon @

, CA @

- Fri, Feb 18, 2011 @

Posted 02/21/2011

by Anonymous

Music was good, enjoyed BB and his band and the humor. Concert could have been a little longer, maybe a lead act. Poor seating, need a venue not lawn chairs where you can't see around the "big" guy in front of you.